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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 500.78 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 500.78 and 128.57 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 500.78 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/500.78 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 500.78 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 64,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388.03/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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